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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 438.38, 604.96 and 241.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 438.38, 604.96 and 241.89 is: 333.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    438.38 : 604.96 = 241.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    438.38/604.96 = 241.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    438.38x = 604.96 × 241.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    438.38x = 146,333.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 146,333.77/438.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 333.81

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